Clarification on the Classification of Landmen in Michigan as Independent Contractors

Senate Bill 427, which was referred to the Committee on Commerce on October 15, 2013, after passing a roll call vote in the Senate, intends to clarify the classification of Landmen in Michigan as independent contractors. Sara L. Cunningham worked with the Michigan Association of Landmen (“MAPL”) to draft the initial version of this legislation.

A copy of Senate Bill 427 can be found here.